What is Listing suppression?

Suppression is when a marketplace hides a listing from search because something is missing or breaks a rule — such as a title over the limit, a missing main image or a restricted claim.

Example

A title over the character limit or a missing required attribute can stop a listing appearing in search.

Why it matters

Checking listings before publishing is much faster than fixing a suppressed listing afterwards.

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What is listing suppression?

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Suppression is when a marketplace hides a listing from search because something is missing or breaks a rule — such as a title over the limit, a missing main image or a restricted claim.

Related terms

Backend search terms

Backend search terms are hidden Amazon keywords that help a listing get found but aren’t shown to shoppers. The field must stay under 250 bytes.

Read more in our guide: Amazon Backend Search Terms: The 250-Byte Rule and How to Use It